scholarly journals IN SEARCH OF DIVINITY: PAVING THE PATH FOR SPIRITUAL TOURISM IN GARUT REGENCY, INDONESIA

Author(s):  
Aceng Ulumudin ◽  
Gugun Geusan Akbar ◽  
Ikeu Kania ◽  
Rostiena Pasciana ◽  
Pupung Pundensari

: The tourism industry is projected to be the largest foreign exchange earner in Indonesia in 2019, surpassing the oil and gas, coal and palm oil sectors. There is a paradigm shift in tourism from "sun, sand and sea" to "serenity, sustainability and spirituality". The purpose of this study is to examine the conditions and potential of pilgrimage tourism in Garut Regency as part of spiritual tourism destinations. By using a qualitative approach, beside in-dept intervew conducted toward a number of key persons, observation was also carried out to obtain a clear picture of both tangible and intangible elements in the tourist attraction. The results showed that the potential of  pilgrimage tourist attractions in Garut Regency were considered very good, even though it had not significantly impact  in increasing local revenue (PAD). The strengths and weaknesses of this pilgrimage tourism were discussed comprehensively in this research. The output of this study had a major impact toward the tourism agency of Garut Regency, as a consideration for the tourism potential of Garut which is packed in ”Pesona Garut”. Keywords: pilgrimage tourism, spiritual tourism destinations, local revenue

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
A. A. Ngurah Oka Suryadinatha Gorda ◽  
Widya Hadi Saputra Widya Hadi Saputra ◽  
Ni Putu Yunita Anggreswari

Sambangan Village is one of 10 villages designated by the Government of the Regency of Buleleng as a Tourism Village based on the Decree of the Regent of Buleleng number 430/927 / HK / 2015 dated December 21st, 2015. Sambangan Village has good tourism potential to develop including natural waterfalls, the traditional fertility system using terracing models, accommodation facilities (villas and restaurants), spiritual tourism, and tourist attractions (tracking paths, water rides, and camping ground). However, the development of tourism objects in Sambangan Village is not optimal, the number of tourists coming to Buleleng Regency does not necessarily increase tourism visits to Sambangan Village. This is due to lack of marketing and supporting resources. Utilization of digital marketing that is developing at this time has not been done well. The purpose of this study is to analyze the level of visits, marketing models that have been carried out and analyze effective digital-based marketing strategies. The method used in this study is a qualitative approach, data collection using interview and observation techniques, and use triangulation techniques to check the validity of the data. Results from this study indicate that the marketing activities undertaken by Village Sambangan still needs to be improved as well as the need for specialized training for managers of tourist attraction.


2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 221-229
Author(s):  
Rr Retno Retno Sugiharti ◽  
Fitrah Sari Islami ◽  
Yulida Army Nurcahaya

Abstrak Kabupaten Magelang yang berada di lereng gunung dengan topografi wilayah yang bervariasi memiliki potensi pariwisata lokasi yang sangat besar. Namun sayangnya objek-objek wisata di Kabupaten Magelang rata-rata belum dikelola dengan baik. Melalui penelitian ini, ingin mengkaji salah satu objek wisata di Kabupaten Magelang yaitu Air Terjut Sekar Langit. Dengan pertumbungan jumlah kunjungan yang positif menunjukkan bahwa objek ini memiliki potensi untuk berkembang bila dikelola dengan baik. Menggunakan travel cost method, penelitian itu bertujuan untuk mengetahui  nilai ekonomi dari objek wisata Air Terjun Sekar Langit sehingga dalam jangka Panjang dapat digunakan sebagai pertimbangan Pemerintah dan Dinas terkait untuk mengelola sekaligus tetap melestarikan sumber daya alam yang ada di Air Terjun Sekar Langit, serta sebagai referensi untuk pengambilan kebijakan. Abstract Magelang Regency is on a mountainside with varied regional topography which has a very large tourism potential location. But unfortunately, tourist attractions in Magelang regency on average have not been managed well. Through this research, we want to examine one of the tourist attractions in Magelang Regency, which is the Waterfall of Sekar Langit. With the growth in the number of positive visits shows that this object has the potential to develop if managed properly. Using the Travel Cost Method, this study aims to analyze the economic value of the Sekar Langit Waterfall attraction. With the hope that the results of this study can be used as consideration for the Regional Government and related agencies to manage, but on the other hand the natural preservation of the Sekar Langit tourist attraction is maintained.  


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 138
Author(s):  
Mayarni Mayarni ◽  
Mimin Sundari ◽  
Resa Vio Vani

This study aims to determine the management of Lake Napangga tourism objects in Kepenghuluan Tanjung Medan, Rokan Hilir Regency, which contributes to the economy of the surrounding community. Lake Napangga is one of the lakes located in the Rokan Hilir area which has promising tourism potential if managed properly. Therefore, the role of BUMDes as the manager of Lake Napangga should be able to become a spirit in developing this lake tourism object to empower the economy of the village community, but the management of this tourist attraction is not only influenced by the seasonal agenda but also the Coronavirus Disease pandemic that emerged in 2020 This study choosing the type of qualitative research with a case study approach, where data collection is done by observation and interviews. After the data and information are obtained, it will be analyzed in depth with triangulation techniques. The results of this study found that the management of Lake Napangga tourism objects has not run optimally by the BUMDes in this case due to the inconsistency in the number of tourists visiting Lake Napangga, the inconsistent seasonal agenda, the lack of promotional activities and the COVID-19 Pandemic that appeared regularly. Suddenly disrupting the sources of income for people who depend on this Lake Napangga tourist attraction. This reality is what makes community economic empowerment in order to increase income still not running optimally. And aspects of sustainability in this case are needed to develop the tourism potential of Lake Napangga in the face of unforeseen conditions, in this case COVID-19 becomes an example of problems that must be faced in order to run the economy of the community and maximize the management of potential tourist attractions.


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 174
Author(s):  
Rizqi Maulana Herlambang ◽  
I Made Adikampana

Tourism destinations in Indonesia have a variety of interesting tourist attractions and many of these tourist attractions become shooting locations or taking pictures of a film scene. By making a tourism destination and tourist attraction becomes a setting of shooting a film is expected to make tourism developing and films “Ada Apa Dengan Cinta 2” is one of the films that took the place of shooting for the film scene in several tourist attractions in Magelang. the purpose of this research are to know determine the influence of the film “Ada Apa Dengan Cinta 2” product development, market and marketing at the Rumah Do’a Bukit Rhema. This research uses qualitative data collected through observation , interview , documentation , informans are selected using purposive procedures. Data analysis method used qualitative data analysis.The result of the research shows are the occurrence of product, market and marketing developments at Rumah Do’a Bukit Rhema after being shooting and appearing on scene films Ada Apa Dengan cinta 2. The government especially tourism ministry is expected to choosing films as a means of tourism promotion. Keywords: Scene film, Tourism attraction, Ada apa dengan cinta 2, Rumah doa bukit rhema


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 344
Author(s):  
I Gusti Ayu Komang Meilinda Wijayanthi ◽  
Putri Kusuma Sanjiwani

The tourism village is one alternative tourism that is currently growing in the Bali tourism industry, and one of them is the Kaba - Kaba Tourism Village. Kaba Tourism Village - Kaba is a tourism village that has just been established by the Regional Government of Tabanan Regency, so that currently Kaba - Kaba Village is still preparing itself to become a tourist attraction, so this research is important to know how the management that takes place in the Kaba Tourism Village - Kaba so that the village is ready to promote itself as one of the tourist attractions in Tabanan Regency. In this study using primary data sources obtained directly by observation and interviews, and data analysis techniques used in this study are qualitative analysis by reducing the data which is then presented and concluded. The results of this study note that the management of the Kaba - Kaba Tourism Village is fully managed by the Pokdarwis. The manager of the Kaba - Kaba Tourism Village is expected to be able to promote and operate the Kaba - Kaba Tourism Village faster. Keyword: Manajement, Kaba – kaba Tourism Village


2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Syahrial Syahrial ◽  
Muh. Zainuddin Badollahi

Bonto Tiro Subdistrict is one of the areas in Bulukumba Regency which has a tourism potential that can be developed as a marine tourism attraction, one of which is the Samboang beach, where the beach has beautiful panoramic views with white sandy beaches, and the presence of coral reefs. can be used as one of the attractions, besides the underwater scenery is also reliable and is also a potential area for the development of marine tourism, this research is focused on aspects of developing tourist destinations with various components of tourism destinations in Samboang Beach, Bonto Tiro District, Bulukumba Regency. This study aims to find out how the development of tourism destinations in the Samboang beach through 4 tourism components, namely Attraction, Accessibility, Ancillary, Amenity in supporting marine tourism destinations so that they develop even more. This research is qualitative research with an observation approach, and research instruments in the form of a list of interviews, field observations and literature studies, while the theories underlying this research are tourism destination theory and tourism development theory. And from the research results obtained by researchers, it can be concluded that the development of marine tourism destinations is very supportive in developing the region as an area that has a tourist attraction.


Author(s):  
Vasudev S. Salunke ◽  
Santosh J. Lagad ◽  
Ravindra S. Bhagat ◽  
Nanabhau S. Kudnar

This study aims to identify geographical points of interest and tourism potential in Parner tehsil of Ahmednagar District of Maharashtra and to highlight the attractive tourist destinations and religious places in the region. To the introduced exact situation and importance of many wonderful, useful distinctive places and geographical point of interest in Parner tehsil. This paper is descriptive in nature and qualitative study based on empirical observations. This study based on primary and secondary data. All natural geographical, historical and cultural tourist centers were visited during study period. Parner tehsil is enriched of geographical, historical, and cultural tourism aspects. Suitable maps were prepared with the help of QGIS and ARC MAP software’s for the ease of tourists. Tourist attractions in the tehsil as is, natural beauty, potholes, caves, temples, ideal village, industries, festivals etc. Even though Nighoj potholes and Vadgaon Darya caves are famous geographical destinations but other places are neglected by tourism industry experts. This paper will also become much helpful for planner, tourists, historians, geographers and archeologists to access remote but well known destinations.


Author(s):  
Yani Restiani Widjaja

The tourism industry has an important role in the development of a region. Even in some areas shows that the tourism industry is able to boost the region from backwardness become the main source of income. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of brand destination and tourism products on the intention of visiting again through word of mouth (study on pantai karangtawulan) . Basically Tasikmalaya Regency has interesting tourism potential and can be developed. A concept of brand destination, based on passion and interesting identity that are interconnected with various things that will make it easier for people to have an association with the place. Brand destination is believed to have the power to change perceptions and change a person's perspective on a place or a destination including seeing the difference of a place with another place to choose as a destination. This type of research is eksplanatory research, where the data collection technique used is a questionnaire tool, Sample selected amounted to 100 people with accidental sampling and purposive sampling. The respondents are visitors of the beach resort of karangtawulan who have been to the beach. Based on this, the authors suggest that the management of beach attractions karangtawulan to further improve tourism products, which is to increase the direction of the road to the beach tawulan coral, adding public facilities for the end of the tourist attraction, improve tourist attractions, improve facilities and more active in offering a guide to visitors , so it can increase tourists visit karangtawulan beach.


2022 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 801-806
Author(s):  
Muhammad Zid ◽  
Asma Irma ◽  
Ode Sofyan Hardi ◽  
Sony Nugratama Hijrawadi

The varied natural potential makes Bogor Regency has a lot of natural tourism potential. Its location in the highlands adds to the attraction of tourists to visit. One of the natural tourist destinations in Bogor Regency is Cipamingkis waterfall, the location of this waterfall is in Wargajaya Village, Sukamakmur District, Bogor Regency. Sukamakmur district actually has several tourist attractions, such as the Kahyangan villa and the Ciherang waterfall. However, the existence of this tourist attraction has not had a significant impact on the villagers, most of the villagers still rely on agricultural fields as their livelihood. In addition, the village youth have not played a role in the management of tourism objects. They prefer to work outside the village rather than develop their village. Therefore, this community service activity aims to provide training in managing and developing tourism objects in Sukamakmur district, the concept of community-based tourism management or better known as Community Based Tourism (CBT). The training was carried out in three stages, including program socialization, group discussions, and the last stage was tourism management planning. The results of these activities, in the socialization stage, the youth of Sukamakmur district actually have the motivation to manage and develop tourism objects in Sukamakmur district. However, it is constrained by limited knowledge about the management of tourism objects. The second stage of activity tries to dig up information on the existence of the tourist attraction, so that several alternative tourism development plans are obtained. In the last stage, it is activated to try alternative tourism objects that can be developed in Sukamakmur district with the hope that Sukamakmur district becomes a Tourism Village and residents get a positive impact.


2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 189
Author(s):  
Djamil Hasyim ◽  
Amiruddin Gunawan ◽  
Moh Sudi ◽  
Delly Mustafa ◽  
Rijal Rijal

Tourism is a magnet of a region to realise a developing area. This study aims to clarify the role of the Government in the Development of Yendi Beach Tourist Attraction in Biak Numfor Regency. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach. Data collection techniques are done through observation, interviews, literature studies, and documentation. The results showed that the role of the Tourism Office in developing Yendi Beach's tourism potential in Biak Numfor District was dominant as a Motivator compared to other roles, namely as a Facilitator and a Dynamicsator. This role as a facilitator is seen mainly in the form of: provision of facilities and infrastructure for tourist attraction objects, which are still largely borne by the Department of Tourism as the leading sector, facilitation in channelling stimulant financial assistance for people who want to develop tourism attractions, promotion of attraction objects tourism, as well as facilitation to third parties, such as investors and tourism entrepreneurs to develop Yendi Beach tourism business in Biak Numfor Regency.


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